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Members of the Blue Angels visited Lockheed Martin in Marietta on Monday to pick up two pallets of toys to deliver to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, visited the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., site in Marietta on Monday to pick up two pallets of toys to deliver to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. The toys were loaded into the Blue Angels’ C-130 Hercules cargo plane (known as “Fat Albert”) that was built in Marietta and delivered to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Blue Angels collected more than 900 toys here, which were donated by employees and Lockheed Martin. About half of these toys are science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-focused in support Lockheed Martin’s corporate philanthropy commitment to STEM education outreach. This is the third year Lockheed …

Enjoy Georgia Christmas Light Displays on a Budget

Take a look at local light displays from individuals who just love Christmas or have a charity you may donate to in lieu of admission, and tell us who you think has the best Christmas light show.

One family holiday tradition that delights family members from infants to the elderly is going to see Christmas lights. There is something absolutely magical about riding through a sea of glowing, blinking lights highlighting everything from The Nativity to The Grinch. You can pay big bucks to enjoy this tradition, or, with a little research from your friends at Patch’s Frugal Family, enjoy dazzling and creative Christmas light displays without spending a fortune. Here is a list of local light displays from individuals who just love Christmas or have a charity you may donate to in lieu of admission. The only exception to this list is The Lights of Life, sponsored by Life University—it is simply the most affordable, biggest, over-the-top …

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Volunteers Needed for Mableton Clothing Drive

New clothes will be available for needy families free of charge during a clothes drive Aug. 27 at the Family Life Restoration Center Inc.

A local nonprofit will be providing free clothes to families in need this month and are seeking community volunteers to help prepare for the event. Luther Washington, executive director of Family Life Restoration Center Inc. at 6105 Mableton Parkway in Mableton, said a donor who wishes to remain anonymous delivered the clothes he plans to give away. “I figured, let’s have just one day and be a blessing to the community,” he said. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27. The nonprofit is seeking at least 10 volunteers to help them unload about seven pallets of clothing prior to the drive on Friday, Aug. 26. “Volunteers also will assist in helping families pick up what they’d like to have,” Washington said. “It’s all brand new …

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